39 days in United States Itinerary

Popular historic sites such as Alcatraz Island and Grace Cathedral are in your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Lands End and San Francisco Bay. When in San Francisco, make a side trip to see Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, approximately Mill Valley away. There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, stroll around Crissy Field, and admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor.

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Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll gain 18 hours traveling from Sydney to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in July: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 26°C and lows are around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Santa Fe.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Mama's Minerals, tour the pleasant surroundings at Canyon Trail, and then steep yourself in history at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Miguel Chapel, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, then see the interesting displays at The Harrell House Bug Museum, and finally relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Santa Fe takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Santa Fe is 1 hour. When traveling from San Francisco in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Santa Fe, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to El Paso.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): find something for the whole family at Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): contemplate the long history of YDSP Tigua Indian Cultural Center and Museum, get engrossed in the history at UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, admire the landmark architecture of The Lhakhang, then take an in-depth tour of El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center, and finally appreciate the history behind Surreal Art Sculpture Garden, Ho Baron, Artist.

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You can drive from Santa Fe to El Paso in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in July, expect El Paso to be a bit warmer, temps between 42°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Dallas.

On the 26th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Old City Park, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally trek along Katy Trail. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace, steep yourself in history at Log Cabin Village, then explore the activities along Burger's Lake, and finally stop by Wild Bill's Western Store.

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Getting from El Paso to Dallas by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from El Paso to Dallas is 1 hour. In July, daily temperatures in Dallas can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to New Orleans.

Popular historic sites such as Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and St. Louis Cathedral are in your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like The Myrtles Plantation and Gulf Islands Water Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Orleans: St. Francisville United Methodist Church (in Saint Francisville), Biloxi (Fishing Charters & Tours & Beauvoir) and USS Kidd (in Baton Rouge). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, stroll around Audubon Park, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and see the interesting displays at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.

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Fly from Dallas to New Orleans in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dallas in July, expect nights in New Orleans to be about the same, around 31°C, while days are slightly colder, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to fly to Washington DC.

Get some historical perspective at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Explore hidden gems such as Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Step out of Washington DC with an excursion to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill in Mount Vernon--about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, ponder the world of politics at White House, pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, and see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum.

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Fly from New Orleans to Washington DC in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans to Washington DC, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Orleans in August, Washington DC is slightly colder at night with lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to fly to New York City.

Get some historical perspective at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Explore hidden gems such as Speed Boats Tours and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt (in Hyde Park), Fire Island (Robert Moses State Park & The Sunken Forest) and Great Neck Steppingstone Park (in Great Neck). The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, make a trip to Statue of Liberty National Monument, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

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Getting from Washington DC to New York City by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.